Endowment

Wisconsin Women’s Rugby celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2015. In those 40 years, the team has seen its share of success and struggle.

To support future growth and continuing success – both on and off the pitch – the club established an endowment fund in 2015 thanks to a generous seed donation from coach Bob “Wee Bob” Jafferis.

PURPOSEThe goal of the endowment is to provide funds for future programs and activities that improve our club and women’s rugby in the Madison, Wis., area.

Examples include: college scholarship for undergrad or graduate students, elite player or coach camps, certification for coaches, training for referees, or even one day, purchase of field space dedicated solely to women’s rugby. The fund will not be used to cover the day-to-day costs of playing or socializing.

TEAM SUPPORT
To help grow the fund, every fundraising event held by the team will donate five percent of all proceeds to the endowment in 2016 and beyond, with plans to hopefully increase that amount to 10 percent in future years.